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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's just getting to the point that I don't even know what I am thinking about and need something concrete to ground me. If you've read this far, and you have any similar experiences in coming to a decision, would appreciate hearing them. Thanks. [/quote]How about discussing this with your husband, your sons father, to get some concrete grounding. Sounds like you are confused, and I don't know how the opinions of strangers will help. Does your husband want him circumcised regardless of whether it's is during a traditional Bris, or at the hospital, or would he rather leave him uncircumcised. [/quote]

I don't think he feels that strongly about it. I will probably have to decide. I don't know at the moment whether my aversion to those specific religious issues is pushing me in a direction where I am not taking into consideration the day-to-day differences of what it means to have a circumcised vs not penis. Although I understand how meaningful symbols and personal experiences can be, I generally decide things for my children based on practicality. Practicality could include things like, in this culture everyone is circumcised so it's going to make him feel like a pariah (not true, but just an example).  So I wanted to hear from other people who made this decision and what concrete factors actually ended up making a difference to their experience.[/quote]If he doesn't feel strongly and you don't feel strongly, why do it? I can tell you, he won't be alone. So many people are "intactivists" nowadays. It's all the rage! If you want him to look like his dad, that is a reason to do it. If you want to save him the pain, then don't. [/quote]

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